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Friday, March 14, 2025
By Guest Contributor Friday, March 14, 2025
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Health officials announce first measles case in Los Angeles County

  News Release: County of Los Angeles Public Health Services.   March 11, 2025 Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County   The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of the first case of measles diagnosed in 2025 in a Los Angeles County resident that recently traveled through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In […]
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Monday, February 24, 2025
By Public News Service Monday, February 24, 2025
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You can get the “wintertime blues” even in sunny SoCal

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Sunny California days in the winter are not unusual. They can lift your spirits, but that is not true for some. Studies show that about 40% of Americans report feeling the wintertime blues now and then.  While about 2% to 3% experience a more severe seasonal […]
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Monday, January 13, 2025
By Public News Service Monday, January 13, 2025
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Mental health experts offering help to victims of Southland wildfires

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Mental health groups are stepping up to help victims of the Los Angeles area wildfires deal with the extreme stress brought on by the disaster. The California Parent and Youth Helpline is beginning to work at evacuation centers and is looking to partner with community or […]
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Thursday, January 2, 2025
By Public News Service Thursday, January 2, 2025
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Once homeless Los Angeles dog now a children’s book star

  Chrystal Blair, producer/reporter, Missouri News service, a bureau of Public News Service.    A Missouri-based therapy dog has an inspiring journey that began as a homeless stray on the streets of Los Angeles. Olive, a ten-pound poodle mix, is now the lead character in a new children’s book, “Olive, She’s All Love.” She was rescued by Brandon McMillan, host […]
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Thursday, December 26, 2024
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, December 26, 2024
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Los Angeles County health officials announce first case of H5 bird flu in an adult

  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently confirmed a human case of H5 bird flu in an adult. The person involved was exposed to livestock infected with H5 Bird flu at a worksite. Officials say the victim experienced mild symptoms and has been treated with antiviral medications. This is the first human case of H5 bird flu […]
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Saturday, November 30, 2024
By Public News Service Saturday, November 30, 2024
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CA health experts speak out against Trump nominee RFK Jr.

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Groups fighting to improve access to health care are asking the U.S. Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy is an environmental lawyer who ran for president, then threw his support to Donald Trump in August. Objections to […]
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Monday, November 18, 2024
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, November 18, 2024
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Tainted organic carrots linked to one death in Los Angeles County

  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating two local cases of E. coli linked to organic carrots. The investigation is associated with a multistate outbreak linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole-bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms. According to a news release, one local case related to this outbreak resulted in the […]
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